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Phantom or x-ray view software ..

Phantom or x-ray view software ..

Phantom or x-ray view software ..

(OP)
In some trade magazines one occasionally sees a 3D object that has been cut away to view the insides.. If SW2007 can do this I have yet to find it.... But what software does?
I can imagine some very labor intensive Photo shop work but there must be an easier way.

Thanks for your time
Ralph
 

RE: Phantom or x-ray view software ..

Can you show an example? There are different types of cut away effects that SW can do.

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated Jul 13, 2008)

RE: Phantom or x-ray view software ..

You could use the section tool on a part/assy.

You could create a config and cut away portions of the part/assy.

You could use the section tools in a drawing, and set the resulting view to shaded or shaded with edges.

If you have PhotoWorks, you could use masks to create a "see through" area.

cheers

RE: Phantom or x-ray view software ..

That view looks like it has been done by creating a configuration and applying a cut feature to the part.

cheers

RE: Phantom or x-ray view software ..

Search in SW Help for broken-out section.

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated Jul 13, 2008)

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